WWII Veteran uses virtual reality to find peace in former battle zone

November 12, 2016

Last week from the comfort of his residence at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a 91-year-old corporal veteran of the British Royal Engineers returned to the French town Armentieres he helped liberate from Nazi occupation in the Second World War. The virtual reality trip to the scene of the battle was made possible by a 360-degree film created by English start-up Twine, which managed to include current residents of the town showing their appreciation for the role Frank Mouque played in their town’s liberation. Mr. Mouque was able to see some Armentieres school children sing a nursery rhyme, a stark contrast from the war-time scenes previously lodged in his memory. In humility and gratitude, Mr. Mouque responded simply, “On behalf of all the people who were (serving) with me, thank you.”